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RF08 ZNT

2008 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha FZ615,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ZNT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 83,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Header bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Frame damage but not weakened

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 83,950 miles

All direction indicators missing All indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Free Play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Nearside and off side loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Header bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Frame damage but not weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2025 64,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 64,963 miles

Rear Position lamp not working Rear tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured Rear disc has several small cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot Rear brake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 63,449 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,230 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,230 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released brake s/w (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,498 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,527 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 55,794 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 55,794 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,141 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2013 28,877 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2012 21,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2011 19,745 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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RF08 ZNT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,928 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF08 ZNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF08 ZNT is a 2008 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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